Five Things We Learned - w/e Saturday 10th September 2016
Mon 12th September 2016 | General | By Ian Templeman
Goalden Colls
It was Mark Twain who once wrote that there are "lies, damned lies and statistics" - but irrespective of how you view figures, it's hard to argue that goalscoring stats are looking good for Atherton Collieries right now.
The second best goalscoring ratio in the Premier Division, the best defensive goal ratio, and a goal difference of plus 17 all add up to a decent start to the season, and once again Michael Clegg's team look like being a side to be reckoned with this season.
Scott on fire
One man bang in form at the minute is Scott McGowan of 1874 Northwich, whose two goals in Saturday's 4-1 win over West Didsbury & Chorlton continued a hot streak that has seen him score in each of the Greens last five games, racking up a total of eight goals in the process.
The Greens were always expected to be among the promotion contenders this season, and Scott's goals will certainly help to keep them up among the chasing pack at the top.
Spot on Zac
Any player who got to the end of the season having converted six penalties would probably be more than happy with that as a strike rate, but when it comes to spot kick prowess, we have to flag up the penalty power of Nelson's Zac Dale, who has already scored from six spot kicks this season.
On top of that, in two successive games Zac successfully converted two penalties, contributing to his total tally of eight goals in nine appearances.
Zac's deadly finishing from 12 yards is a point for opposition defenders to bear in mind, when making challenges on Nelson players in and around the penalty area.
Lean and mean Charnock
Charnock Richard's 2-0 win at Whickham in the FA Vase continued their good defensive run of late, delivering their third clean sheet in four games.
The overall stats look pretty good too - just two goals conceded in the last five games, and the best defensive goal ratio in the First Division, having concede just 12 in 11 games since the start of the season.
The mean defence has played a major part in their rise to the top of the First Division table.
Remy on a roll
One club who are cooking with gas at the minute are Litherland REMYCA, whose 2-1 victory at City of Liverpool on Sunday was their fourth win in a row, in a run of form that has seen them lose just once since the opening day of the season.
A Vase tie away to a Purples side that have themselves been in good form all season was a tough ask, but after going a goal down Remy came back to eventually win 2-1, and at the same time sent a message out that they will be a match for anyone at the moment in their current form.
Five Things We Learned - w/e Saturday 10th September 2016
Mon 12th September 2016 | General
By Ian Templeman
Goalden Colls
It was Mark Twain who once wrote that there are "lies, damned lies and statistics" - but irrespective of how you view figures, it's hard to argue that goalscoring stats are looking good for Atherton Collieries right now.
The second best goalscoring ratio in the Premier Division, the best defensive goal ratio, and a goal difference of plus 17 all add up to a decent start to the season, and once again Michael Clegg's team look like being a side to be reckoned with this season.
Scott on fire
One man bang in form at the minute is Scott McGowan of 1874 Northwich, whose two goals in Saturday's 4-1 win over West Didsbury & Chorlton continued a hot streak that has seen him score in each of the Greens last five games, racking up a total of eight goals in the process.
The Greens were always expected to be among the promotion contenders this season, and Scott's goals will certainly help to keep them up among the chasing pack at the top.
Spot on Zac
Any player who got to the end of the season having converted six penalties would probably be more than happy with that as a strike rate, but when it comes to spot kick prowess, we have to flag up the penalty power of Nelson's Zac Dale, who has already scored from six spot kicks this season.
On top of that, in two successive games Zac successfully converted two penalties, contributing to his total tally of eight goals in nine appearances.
Zac's deadly finishing from 12 yards is a point for opposition defenders to bear in mind, when making challenges on Nelson players in and around the penalty area.
Lean and mean Charnock
Charnock Richard's 2-0 win at Whickham in the FA Vase continued their good defensive run of late, delivering their third clean sheet in four games.
The overall stats look pretty good too - just two goals conceded in the last five games, and the best defensive goal ratio in the First Division, having concede just 12 in 11 games since the start of the season.
The mean defence has played a major part in their rise to the top of the First Division table.
Remy on a roll
One club who are cooking with gas at the minute are Litherland REMYCA, whose 2-1 victory at City of Liverpool on Sunday was their fourth win in a row, in a run of form that has seen them lose just once since the opening day of the season.
A Vase tie away to a Purples side that have themselves been in good form all season was a tough ask, but after going a goal down Remy came back to eventually win 2-1, and at the same time sent a message out that they will be a match for anyone at the moment in their current form.
